These programs are offered through St. John’s Mercy:

Category: Diabetes Management
Location: Cancer Center Community Resource Room

Title: Diabetes Support Group (Adult)
Fee: No charge.
Description: Helps patients, families and friends learn to deal with diabetes. Call 314-569-6019 for information or to be placed on the mailing list.
To register call: For more information, call 314-569-6019.

Category: Diabetes Management
Location: St. John's Mercy Medical Center

Title: Gestational Diabetes Management Program
Description: Basic diabetes management is taught by a certified diabetes nurse educator and a registered dietitian in small group sessions. An individual diet and instruction regarding self-monitoring of blood glucose is provided. Insulin administration is taught on physician order.
To register call: For more information, call 314-569-6283.

Title: Outpatient Diabetes Services
Description: St. John's Mercy offers coordinated care for people with diabetes through education and nutrition counseling. A certified nurse educator, a registered dietitian and a social worker work together to assist the patient in management of their disease. The nurse educator provides instruction on self-monitoring of blood glucose, insulin administation, oral agents, exercise and all of the issues relating to the management of diabetes. The dietitian provides nutrition counseling for the patient and family. For an appointment with the diabetes educator, call 314-569-6019. For an appointment with the community dietitian, call 314-569-6283.

Category: Diabetes Management
Location: St. John's Mercy Hospital - Washington

Title: Lifeskills Diabetes Self-Management Program
Description: Comprehensive diabetes self-management program is taught by a nurse-educator, pharmacist and dietitian, who is also a certified diabetes-educator. It is an eight-hour program for people newly diagnosed with diabetes, those having trouble controlling their disease, or those who need more self-management skills.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8779.

Location: Cancer Center Community Resource Room

Title: Alzheimer's Care Giver Support Group
When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Description: Intended for those who care for individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Offers caregivers an opportunity to solve care problems related to Alzheimer's.
To register call: For more information, call Mary O'Brien at 314-569-6933, ext. 5088, or Lynn DuPont at 314-569-6933,

Title: Diabetes Support Group (Adult)
Fee: No charge.
Description: Helps patients, families and friends learn to deal with diabetes. Call 314-569-6019 for information or to be placed on the mailing list.
To register call: For more information, call 314-569-6019.

Category: Support Groups
Location: Edgewood Building 970 Executive Parkway, St Louis MO 63141

Title: Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
When: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.; and Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Fee: No fee
Description: AA meetings for anyone who has a desire to stop drinking.This is a mixed closed meeting, meaning participants are members of AA.
To register call: For more information, call 314-628-6500 or 24 hour 314-569-6565.

Category: Support Groups
Location: St. John's Mercy Hospital - Washington

Title: Al-Anon
Description: Family members of those with an addiction for alcohol or other drugs are welcome to attend.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-0349.

Title: Amputees Support Group
Description: This group meets to discuss the needs of and offer support to amputees and their family and friends.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8004.

Title: Arthritis and Pain Support Group
Description: Co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, this group offers people with arthritis and their families and friends, information and support.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-7314.

Title: Breast Cancer Support Group
Description: Helps aid patients, spouses and family with physical and psychosocial adjustments following the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8387.

Title: Cardiac Support Group - "The Beat Goes On"
When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Description: This support group provides help for those who have had a heart attack or who have heart disease.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8858.

Title: Crohn's and Colitis Support Group
Description: Offers support and education to anyone with Crohn's and Colitis, or those who have an ostomy. Family and friends are welcome.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8004.

Title: Dialysis Support Group
When: Fourth Thursday of each month
Description: This group meets to discuss and learn about kidney failure and dialysis. Friends and family are welcome.
To register call: For more information, call 636-390-8233.

Title: Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
When: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.
Description: This support group is for those with multiple sclerosis and their families and friends.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8004.

Title: Narcotics Anonymous
When: Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m.
To register call: For more information, call 1-888-847-9234.
Title: Pulmonary Support Group
Description: Support is offered for patients with lung disorders and their families.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8858.

Title: Reach to Recovery
Description: This American Cancer Society-sponsored patient visitation program is for women who have breast cancer. Visitors are breast cancer survivors who provide oral support, exercises and gifts of temporary breast prosthesis and literature. Pre-operative or post-operative visits/calls are available on request of the physician, patient or family.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8733.

Title: Stroke Recovery Group
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Description: Support is offered for patients who have had a stroke and their families.
To register call: For more information, call 636-239-8004.

Category: Support Groups
Location: St. John's Mercy Medical Center

Title: Breast Cancer Support Group
Description: Helps aid patients, spouses and family with physical and psychosocial adjustments following the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
To register call: For more information, call 314-569-6400.

Title: Multiple Sclerosis: Interferon Support Group

Description: This group helps educate patients with multiple sclerosis about Betaseron or Avonex therapies, their side effects and tips for coping.
To register call: For more information, call 314-569-6006.

Title: Prostate Cancer Support Group ("Us, Too")
When: First Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m.
Description: This group provides support through education and sharing of information for patients with prostate cancer and their family and friends.
To register call: For more information, call 314-569-6400.

CHESTERFIELD

Support Groups
Offered through St. Luke's Hospital

Adult Diabetes Support Group
Adults with Type I or Type II diabetes are invited for education and support in living with the disease. Family members also are welcome.
For more information: (314) 205-6446

Bridges to Recovery
Support is offered for those who have had a stroke and their families.
Ongoing
Day Time Location
Second Tuesday of each month St. Luke's Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For more information: (314) 205-6901

FOCUS Breast Cancer Support Group
This group is for those who have or have recovered from breast cancer.
Ongoing
Day Time Location
Third Tuesday of each month St. Luke's Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For more information: (314) 205-6292

Helping Hearts
This group is dedicated to the unique needs of patients with heart failure and their family members. The monthly meetings, sponsored by St. Luke’s Heart Failure Center, provide support, information and education.
Ongoing
Day Time Location
Fourth Thursday of each month St. Luke's Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For more information: (314) 205-6671

Insulin Pump Club
This group is for those who wear an insulin pump or are interested in learning about insulin-pump therapy. Family members are welcome.
For more information: (314) 205-6446

Look Good - Feel Better
Volunteer cosmetologists teach women undergoing cancer how to enhance their appearance.
Ongoing
Third Monday of each month St. Luke's Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For more information: (314) 205-6901

Resolve
This non-profit group is dedicated to providing educational resources and emotional support for individuals and couples struggling with infertility. The Women’s Support Group meetings are designed to provide support to women in a round table, sharing format. All meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 314-567-8788 or log on to www.resolvestl.org.
For more information: (314) 567-8788

Trigeminal Neuralgia
This group provides support for trigeminal neuralgia patients and others with facial pain, their friends and family.
For more information: (314) 968-2092

Aire Force Pulmonary
This group provides support and information on living with a breathing disorder. Patients with lung disorders and their families are invited to attend. For more information, call 314-205-6807, ext. 4233.

Day Time Location
Fourth Wednesday of each month St. Luke's Hospital
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
For more information: (314) 205-6807

St. Luke's Mobile Mammography Unit

Screening mammograms are done by appointment on the mobile unit; walk-ins are welcome, if space is available. Annual screening mammograms are recommended for women over 40. The mobile unit visits each of St. Luke's Urgent Care Centers monthly. Schedule your appointment at an Urgent Care or other convenient location by calling 314-205-6565 or 888-357-3432. St. Luke's submits claims for you to participating insurance companies. All screening mammograms performed by St. Luke's Hospital are checked with the ImageChecker®.

St. Luke's Urgent Care
Weldon Springs
Hwy 94 & Wolfum
1051 Wolfrum Crossing
St. Charles, MO 63304

Daniel Boone Library
300 Clarkson Road
Ellisville, MO 63011

Walgreens - Florissant
460 N. Highway 67
Florissant, MO 63031

Downtown St. Louis
One Financial Plaza
501 N. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102

St. Luke's Urgent CareFenton
Dierbergs Fenton Crossing
508 Old Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026

Missouri Historical Society
History Museum
Forest Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112

St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital
East entrance to the North/South Medical Office Building
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017

St. Luke's Urgent Care
WingHaven
5551 WingHaven Blvd.
O'Fallon, MO 63366

Walgreens - Crestwood
9809 Watson Road
Crestwood, MO 63126

Gordon Plaza
15505 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011

Walmart
131 Eureka Town Center Drive
Eureka, MO 63025

Bethesda Orchard
21 N. Old Orchard
Webster Groves, MO 63119

St. Luke's Hospital
East entrance to the North/South Medical Office Building
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Santa Maria Apartments
12565 Santa Maria Court
Hazelwood, MO 63042

Big Kmart
15909 Manchester Road
Ellisville, MO 63011

Weber Road Library
4444 Weber Road
St. Louis, MO 63123

Seiler Instruments
170 E. Kirkham Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119

St. Luke's Urgent Care
Weldon Springs
Hwy 94 & Wolfum
1051 Wolfrum Crossing
St. Charles, MO 63304

Walmart
575 Warren County Center
Warrenton, MO 63383

St. Luke's Urgent Care
Fenton
Dierbergs Fenton Crossing
508 Old Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026

Walmart
31 Wentzville Center
Wentzville, MO 63385

St. Luke's Urgent Care
5551 WingHaven Blvd.
O'Fallon, MO 63366

Gordon Plaza
15505 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011

Walgreens
12006 Manchester Road
Des Peres, MO 63131

St. Luke's Hospital
East entrance to the North/South Medical Office Building
232 South Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Walgreens - Kirkwood
441 N. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Walgreens
2920 Highway K
O'Fallon, MO 63366